Social and Personal Events in Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society hosts a Daughters of the American Revolution charity evening at the Hartisons home for hospital support. Notable speakers included Mr. W. Gloet and Mrs. Brew, with music by Miss A. Strickler and Mrs. G. Schwartzes, plus a wedding notice for Miss Josephine Strickler and Dr. Charles W. Schwartz of Quincy.
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Minn T. Hartison
Elven
W. Gloet
Wimtell
Nodreseir
Venere van Cuptie
Thomas Menens
Ceppain
Joe Waters
St At Miter
Generil Loa Logie Mire Giimer
Ashen
Star Spangie
Whirty Ste
Reauret
Dewey Seng
Mw Calumny
Tyne
Erie
J. L. Muyen
Hultarid
Great Mary
Taden
Mrown
W. A. Jotavten
Qe Rasouiiun
National Society
Hie B.A
Mille
Sire AA
Hartin
T. Wo Hurrisen
Mire L Cok
Wikre
A. K. Roper
Mrz. Hainer Broughten
Albert Hale
W. A. Johnston
A. T. Daniels
Provuty
Martin
Mra
Mocitvert
Mia
Mo— Alec
Mine Putnam
Miss Collins
Mik Reed
Mine Mativon
Schwarts-Strickter
Alvery Beatty
Misa Josep Rhine Strickter
Charles W. Schwarts
Quincy
Alice Coud- Whek
Enid Strickler
Lucien Strick
Bree Hurun
Mire le Weetrickler
Mite Strickler
Miter Gertrude Gfiehrisi
Newton
Ceva
Schawerts
Camp Mount
Tribute of Capt J G Waters to the Boy Soldier
Ingraham, a brave youth of the city and echo of the revolution, commanded a company in Merrimac era. The Daughters of the American Revolution gathered to honor him as his regiment marched on parade. His funeral saw bugles, mourning, and a final salute by state artillery as he lay in uniform with a bugle over his breast.
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J. G Waters
J. G. Watere
Cot Harriout
Thie City
buEle
Balt Krowan
Tod Ingraham
Merrimac
Thor
Pim
Gress
Howe
Fragmented account of a preacher encounter and a cycling accident
A disjointed report describes a Sunday sermon at a retreatable church, followed by a strange disturbance as a horse and cart near the front enter the scene. A doctor briefly engages, then departs, while observers question how the event relates to Christian principles and the gospel in a public setting.
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de J.D. Countermine
Ger
Physickin
Countermine
Cave P
Optum
Clowely
Desperate Klondike Aids Debate Sparks Government Transfer Talk
Brattle, Wa July 2 The prospect of a famine of funds for Klondike prospectors next winter draws debate. Samuel C. Dunham of the U S labor department says the government may need to provide transport from Alaska for indigent miners, though he doubts universal gold. He notes Alaska’s riches but questions universal fortune. The British government reportedly plans aid for American casualties in Yukon and Circle City, with the U S likely to bear responsibility for those on American soil.
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Brattle
Klondike
Samuel C. Dunham
United States Labor Department
Alaske
Alaska
Dunham
Dawaon
Circle City
Pole erection at county courthouse sparks dispute
The new flagpole was installed today on the courthouse, rising ten feet and fastened to the south gable. Janitor Wortall said the flag would be raised at 8 am and not lowered until sundown, while a local resident questioned its placement and urged the flag be kept in a corner of the yard.
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Te Wortall
Scott's Ice Cream and Santa Fe Dining Cars
Scott's Ice Cream offers prompt mall orders and Spectus fixtures. Santa Fe dining cars promise cool comfort with electric fans ensuring better ventilation and passenger comfort on trains.
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Santa Fe
Food Gets In To Havana by Way of Batabanoc the Southern Coast
A Norwegian bark Sterling wrecked off Cuba on June 2 reaches near Batabanó with crew adrift. Captain Christiansen and mates describe shipwrecks, Spanish patrols, and aid delays as they sail toward Havana to avoid fever and starvation. They report provisions and guards, but prices rise. a Spanish schooner Rosario ferries captives. The voyage seeks safety, with Yankee warships shadowing the route.
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Havana
Batabanoc
New York
Uto
Hans Christiannen
NN Witw
Sterling
Cuban
Oiler
Durk
Therite
Mrogreso
Veplain Christiansen
Acros
Havens
Detguhimette
Teops Apie Christienor
Cape Town
South Africa
Apalachicals
Plu
Fenty
Coas
Cuba
Snore
Fatatene
Chris Uupaon
Chritianain
Beitlex
Spanien
Havane
Christiaan Pally
Prado
Hutatena
Babibann
Chrtatiatwa'h Lark
Yankee
Visit to Cervera Aims at Prisoner Welfare and Plans
New York July 21 Admiral Cervera and the Spanish officers, arrived in the United States after their ships were ruined. Mr Castilie, born in Spain and now a U.S. citizen, visited the prisoners and reported that the Spanish fleet was outmatched and that coal shortages hindered ships. He noted gratitude from Cervera for American hospitality and said no plans for the future beyond their status as prisoners exist.
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New York
Admiral Cervera
Kimilio MuCastilin
Res
Sciuty
McKinney
Castifie
Spain
Bak
United State Inte 18
Asbapo I
McNab
Cervera
Nis Sieit
Cartilie
Castite
Anmong Cercere
Banttsge
Castille
Santliguy
Castillo
Met
Cérvera
Ieee
Cerpera
Cere
Cass
Porto Rico Expedition Looms Over Chickamauga Park In July
Reports from Chickamauga Park state Gen Brooke seeks to deploy the entire first corps to Porto Rico with plans unsettled. Gen Haines’ brigade is ordered to move tonight or tomorrow. two companies from each unit prepare entrenchments under Major Shark. Major Hemphill and Captain Thompson are noted at division quarters as reorganizations unfold.
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Chickaamauga Park
Chickamauga Park
Owlne
Washington
Gan
Brooke
Haines
Entir
Porto Rico
Brooks
War Department
Fils
Fis
Busadier
Polded
Uwe
Shark
Poland
Hemphill
Camp Alger
Heving
Thompson
Eéllows
Mickiom
Lyris
Eckhar Hae
Ros
Bloodshed near Penwell and Springside mines sparks clash
A coal strike surrounding Springside, Penwell and Pana mines led to violence as women and miners attempted to reach Springside. Nonunion guards fired, wounding a miner, and the mayor of Penwell warned of stockade measures if needed.
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Springaide
Penwell
Pasa
Springside
Expiston
Sol aHvearty
Public Charges From Central Missouri End Well
A mother, Mrs Anne Howden, lost her three Uhrbe pial children after a shelter helper took them to a farm near Dover. Police Matron Thorpe intervened, locating the girl and returning the child to safety. The story reflects concerns about charity methods and a blind mother separated from her kids, now seeking to rebuild.
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Missouri
Thorpeard
Anne Howden
Central Missouri
Roeder
Mee
Thorpe
Evie
Mre
Rowden
Beri
Wan
Abe Ie
Dover
Coal Rate Cases May Be Compromised After Hearing
Discussion on coal rate cases consumed several days before the railroad commissioners. Balle Waggener of the Missouri Pacific in Topeka with Judge Horton. Contenders for Friday hearing may be postponed as plans to present a message to the shippers. Similar moves used in Emporia prompted the town’s stake to be dropped. Pills peddled by Ruckinn de Povea offer free samples of King’s New Life Pills, claimed to cure constipation and headaches. They advertise malarial relief and state the product is vegetable and non dangerous. Sold by Switt PS.
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Ani
Wethcutey
Darter Springs
Mic
Mike Iva Rosa
Lawrence
Mise
Olive Lawis
A. Gergen
George Fe ‘Thorspety
Colorado Springs
Aline Bergen
Topeka
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Balle Waggener
Misouri
Geater
Horton
Emporia
Tn Ie
Ruckinn de Povea
King's New Life
Gaby
Switt PS
North Topeka sewer meeting at Opera House
A North Topeka sewer meeting at the Opera House drew more opponents than before. Dr. Mitchell chaired. G F Kimball was secretary. Engineer Barnes explained limits of disclosure. Discussion covered grades, costs, taxes, and the necessity of a combined system for house drainage and storm water.
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North Topeka Opera House
Dr. Mitchell
G. F. Kimball
Barnes
Allt
Grant Street
Union Pacite Railroad
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hutchinson
Wichita
William Green
Norris
Gordon
Jackson
Quincy
Park
Madison
Marrneva
Topeka Avenue
Jefferson and
Tylex
North Topeka
Morse
Union Pacific Ik
Barner
Tts
Buerd’s Mill
Vibers
Pensky
Bir
Kraus
Stevens
Brean
White Gunn
Mr. Thompson
Meath
Tr Mitchell
Page
Europe
Walter
Lukens
Mure
Thompson
Eecard
The
Times
Porta Rica
Philippine Islands
New Thresher Burned Near Larned in Rural Fire
A threshing outfit and four large stacks of wheat burned two miles west of Larned. The machine had just been moved from the car to the field for its first job of the season under an expert from the company. The fire, likely caused by a spark from the engine, destroyed the equipment and about 400 bushels of wheat, with total damage around 1200 dollars.
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Larned
Man
Thelne
Messrs
Mays
Vegalious
Scenic Line of the World Tour Offers Grand Rocky Mountain Scenery
The Denver & Rip Grands Railroad promotes through all through tickets in Colorado Utah and New Mexico for travelers to Cripple Creek the great gold camp and to western destinations. Double daily Pullman sleepers and tourist cars run from Denver to San Francisco with routes via Ogden gateway and two distinct Rocky Mountain paths. Illustrations and pamphlets available from writer Ko Hooper G P and T A Denver Colorado.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Denver
San Francisco
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
Ko Hooper
North Topeka Social Notes Mix Town Visits
In North Topeka the column records assorted visits and travels among residents. Mark Hamilton of St. Joseph, Miss Mary Daul from Harpone visiting Miss Vanorn, and Mrs Haslet of Phoenix guests of Mrs. Deppe on Kans Avenue are noted. Johnson Betts of Lawrence visits daughter and family on Central Avenue. Earl Starned heads to Emporia for a race trip. others, including Malelcina James and Miles Mulroy, are returning from trips or hosting relatives.
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Iruit
Mire J. WW. Wilder
Hiawatha
Sis Harah Wilder
Mt Med Tepaden Avenue
J. M. Wilder
Jean Wal
Cuck
Gertrude Glrkrist
Newam
Nerickler
Quincy Aipest
Gertrude Houchson
Gem
Mark Hamilton
St. Joseph
Mise Mary Daul
Harpone
Kansas
Maleolna James
Maple Huh
Miles Mulroy
Ward
Ada
Fiorile
Jay
Rangas City
Want'erer
3. A. Hayes
Kansue Avenas
Phil
Gilman
Chlorido
Colorado
Karas
Mine Boss Hurt In Shaft Incident At Carmel Coal Shaft
Frontenac July 31 an accident at shaft No 1 of the Carmel Coal company may prove fatal a heavy load being lifted hung over the mouth of the shaft and a cable broke driving the heavy block to the bottom striking Superintendent Betl on the head and cutting a deep gash in his forehead leaving him senseless at the scene
Miner 16 is killed in cave in at Vernon shaft No 3
Guy Bean, age 16, employed by Wear Coal at shaft No 3 Vernon, was instantly killed when slate and rock collapsed during work with his father. They were cutting through a horseback when the cave-in occurred. His father escaped the fall. rescuers labored about an hour to extricate him.
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Guy Bean
Pittsburg
Wear Coal Company
Vernon
Honor to Whom Honor Is Due at Garfield Park
The Topeka Railway company disclaims control of Garfield Park amusements and credits the managers for entertaining the public. Marshall's band earns praise for pleasing the crowd and should be widely patronized. C. C. Baker, President.
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Topeka Railway Company
Garfield Bark
Reliwey Company
Garfield Park
Marshall
Rock Island Flyer Named Best Train for Kansas City
The Rock Island Flyer is advertised as the best train service to Kansas City. It departs Topeka at 7 20 a m arrives in Kansas City at 8 15 a m and returns from Kansas City at 7 10 p m arriving Topeka at 7 40 p m.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas
Oregon Sailor W B Harris in Brooklyn Naval Hospital
Lieutenant W B Harris of the battleship Oregon is in a Brooklyn naval hospital with hearing loss after a 13 inch shell burst near his head during bombardment of Santiago. He recounts the Oregon’s 16000 mile voyage around the Horn and the fleet’s actions against Cervera’s squadron.
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New York
W. B. Fiarrisins
Washington
Oregon
Naval
Manhattan
Hurricon
Horn
Cervera
Brooklyn
Pepberie
Colon
Soldier Families Seek Revival of Pay Allotment Law
Major John Byrne of New York travels to Washington to push revival of the pay allotment law for soldiers and sailors families. He meets with President, Secretary Alger, Adjutant General Corbin, and Attorney General. officials support reestablishing the Civil War era rule. Byrne returns to New York encouraged by the conference and hope for action.
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Washington
John Byrne
New York
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families Protective Association
Alger
Geneva Corbin
Rtegr
Byrne
Secretary of War
Attorney General's Department
Ty Find & Jay
Modjeska to Try It in Return to Stage Next Season
Polish actress Mme Modjeska, who has faced health setbacks but now shows improvement, plans a return to the stage next season with a tour to Topeka Wichita and Leavenworth. Manager Crawford secures dates, and a revised repertoire will include Mary Stuart Ae You Like It Macbeth and Bolling Bigs aa.
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Mme
Modjesin
Injunction Denied in Wichita Dam Project Case
Judge Haymaker denied H Breinbuchel's petition to stop Wichita from building a dam on the Little Arkansas River. Temporary restraining order dissolved as city witnesses testified that part of the land belonged to the river's historical channel. A $2,000 bond was required from local residents, while Topeka’s sunflower-growing class noted in the report.
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Wichita
Kam
H. Breinbuchel
Wichine
Little Arkansas
Judge Haymaker
Steinbachel
Jude Haymaker
North Topeka
Tope
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Rock Island Flyer
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